https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/rss NZME When it comes to the heartland, Jamie Mackay is New Zealand’s best-known rural commentator and host of The Country. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:01:51 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackay-a-fly-on-the-wall-as-coalition-talks-continue/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackay-a-fly-on-the-wall-as-coalition-talks-continue/ As I write, we’re still awaiting the formation, confirmation and shape of the new centre-right government. One can only imagine what it’s like to be a fly on the wall in the negotiations room deep in the bowels of the… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:00:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/luxon-and-fozzie-on-the-cusp-of-glory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/luxon-and-fozzie-on-the-cusp-of-glory/ The two most important men in New Zealand, Christopher Luxon and Ian Foster, have a lot in common. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:00:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackays-letter-to-chris-and-christopher/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackays-letter-to-chris-and-christopher/ Dear Chris and Chris,  Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:00:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackay-farmers-make-more-money-under-labour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/jamie-mackay/jamie-mackay-farmers-make-more-money-under-labour/ There’s an old saying that farmers make more money under a Labour Government.   Tue, 26 Sept 2023 20:30:15 Z